Texas Flash Flooding Death Toll Reaches 59 as Rescue Efforts Intensify

Texas Flash Flooding Death Toll Reaches 59 as Rescue Efforts Intensify

Texas officials announced Sunday that the death toll from devastating flash floods has risen to 59.

The flooding, caused by torrential rains that began on July 4, has overwhelmed communities along the Guadalupe River and left dozens still missing.

Rescue teams continue to search for survivors, especially in hard-hit areas like Kerr County, where several children from a summer camp remain unaccounted for.

Emergency crews have saved hundreds, but dangerous conditions and ongoing rainfall are making operations difficult.

Governor Greg Abbott has declared a disaster in affected counties, and authorities warn the death toll could rise further.

The National Weather Service reports that up to 15 inches of rain fell in some areas, causing rivers to surge rapidly and inundate homes and roads.

Families of the missing are anxiously awaiting updates as search and rescue efforts continue.